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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:28). High of 85 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+12:45: Worcester police arrest 53 adults, 1 kid after illegal car show
-Crompton Park pool opens after glass cleanup
-Worcester man serving on state commission accused of enticing teen boy, trafficking meth
-UMass Memorial starts unique postpartum program helping moms (3:46). Article
-Anti-hunger advocates say food insecurity in Worcester is surging
-TODAY! Christmas movie filmed in area premieres Saturday on Hallmark Channel
-TD Bank closes downtown Worcester branch in Guaranty Building, which now has 84% occupancy
-Worcester youth arts nonprofit replaces long-time executive director and co-founder
-Oxford man sentenced to federal prison for drug distribution
-TODAY! Worcester Earn-A-Bike to hold "as-is adult bike sale"
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (42:09): Heat protection for Worcester’s vulnerable population
>DINING OUT: Restaurant featured in Channel 25's Zip Trip to Worcester (3:08)
-ICYMI: Mom, a surgeon at UMass Memorial, saves ump’s life at son's Little League championship (2:05). Article
-Worcester County resident has measles, first case in Mass. since 2020
-Whitinsville health care workers not paid for over a month say their checks bounced (2:59). Article
-Earlier: Whitinsville nursing home workers get paychecks after Channel 4 investigation (1:34)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Composting 8 to 2:30 today
-Bandstand concert 6 to 8 Sunday
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-"Dentistry in early New England" presentation Monday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): “Rogue board” rejects police chief appointment, 3-2
-Shrewsbury Police Department’s canine officer passes away
-Rice Pond Village 40B coming down to the wire
-Spencer senior center is bustling with summer activities, services
-Crowds enjoy Clinton fireworks spectacular
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Cool concerts, hot poetry, bicycle challenge...
-Rising star from Worcester drops highly anticipated new album featuring top hip hop artists
-"The Marvelous Wonderettes" hits the stage in Shrewsbury
-Shaun Connolly: Scrabble?
-First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. "sporting" bad baseball memories
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 428 (27:20): Liz Ganz & ABH
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime nurse
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Dodgers, 4-1
-Worcester Bravehearts provide path to success for future baseball stars
-Bravehearts fall to Norwich. Next home game: 4 p.m. Sunday. Kids Club Sunday
-WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 14-3
-Jesse Burkett Little League Major softball is plenty ready for New England Regional
-Holy Cross Practice Report (:36): Lindsay Berger
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or SUV! (:42)
-Chrysler recalls Pacifica Hybrids due to battery fires, injuries
>NATIONAL: What can we learn from global computer outage?
-Analyst warns of a housing market crisis in the South
-Tragic: Mother dies after chasing down car with her 6-year-old son inside
>NEW ENGLAND: Netflix to air documentary series on death of John O'Keefe
-Mass. cost of living: New analysis shows it’s second highest in U.S.
>COLLEGES: WPI receives funding to tackle major recycling challenge (3:08). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 19,000 miles, 14 countries — What it’s like to drive world’s longest road
>BUSINESS: Quinsigamond Community College V.P. to take over as MassBudget president
-Rite Aid data breach exposed sensitive customer information
>HOMES: Mass. oceanside compound on the market for $40 million
>SHOPPING: When Elizabeth Grady shut down these customers lost out (4:07)
>HEALTH: Researchers develop nasal spray that may help treat dementia (:49)
-Unity Radio (59:14): Talking Wellness
>FOOD: How to pick the right cut of meat for your summer barbecue (2:15)
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1" and more
>CELEBRITY: Dave Portnoy says he’s lucky to be alive after he found himself in his boat adrift with no power (1:00)
>HISTORY: St. Paul's Church in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Rescue sheep runs to greet her moms like a puppy (3:12)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Holocaust survivor, teen boy become fast friends volunteering at Holocaust museum (2:31)
-Meanwhile, meet Brodie, Massachusetts' contender for best mullet in the U.S. (1:38)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 45 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing woman
+6:00: Worcester E.M.S. union warms of UMass Medical staffing levels
+6:00: Q&A with the MacArthur genius from Clark University
+6:00: Worcester holds info sessions on joining city boards, commissions on Wednesday
+6:00: Different setting, atmosphere at Trans Day of Remembrance
+6:00: Big Nate Allstar is the winner of WoMag's Digital Battle of the Bands
+6:00: Digital Battle of the Bands runners up Evil Felipe relish community support for musicians
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 6
-CBS Mornings to film at Worcester’s Boulevard Diner today
-Exchange Building transforms to "Hell": 'Walking Dead' returns to familiar streets (and alleys) of downtown Worcester
-Woman indicted for manslaughter, O.U.I. in crash that killed mother of 6
-3 loaded guns found in raid; Worcester man charged
-Area police department defends arrest of teen caught on video after he accuses them of excessive force. Video (2:40)
-62 animals, including horses, cats, dogs and goats removed from area home
-Man seriously injured after car crashes into U-Haul in Sturbridge Friday night
-This Week in Worcester exclusive: Administration has plan to raid churches over holidays
-Missing teen daughter of Worcester mother arrested by I.C.E. has been found, police say
-Related: Judge to provide update on charges against Worcester leaders in I.C.E. arrest case
-Related: New York Times: A councilwoman intervened during an I.C.E. arrest. Then she faced the voters
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Recount of councilor-at-large vote will begin this week
-Worcester Election Commission reviews recount petitions Tuesday
-Aislinn Doyle: November 20th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester police find dog with broken leg
-Dog found on Ward Street in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:01): Worcester recount, I.C.E. arrest sparks debate
-ICYMI: Garage in Nortborough partially collapses after fire rips through (:16). Article
-Family of Higgins Armory founder has reunion to see new Arms and Armor Galleries
-Related: Arms and Armor Galleries set to open at Worcester Art Museum. Take a look inside
-Local star Angelo Gray, 12, shines in Hollywood debut at Millbury theater
-Related: What's Up Worcester interview with Angelo Gray (3:54)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden voters to face override decision
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Blue and Gold Star Memorial Fundraiser under way
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Yuletide Market & Light the Common returns to Shrewsbury Center
-Webster police arrest wanted man who jumped from bathroom window
-Athol man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges indicted by federal grand jury
-Wachusett Food Pantry faces increased need
-Grafton firefighter graduates from State Fire Academy
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Styx's Dennis DeYoung slams "shameful" Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: Where we go one, Wegovy
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (57:41): Director of Veteran Affairs Matthew Casaubon
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Grants
>SPORTS: Patriots will face Bengals without Ja’Marr Chase, multiple stars
-Patriots’ standing in AFC East, potential playoff matchups and more
-Bruins lose to Hurricanes, 3-1
-New England Sports Summit returns February 13th
>NATIONAL: F.E.M.A. chief steps down as administration prepared to oust him
-Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
-Tragic: New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 dead following a house fire in Maine, officials say
-Ex-officer charged with killing Sandra Birchmore's unborn child (:34)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 21 (29:44): Thinking with A.I. | Erin Solovey
-Worcester State awarded $1.3 million federal grant to launch student support services program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 vacations that are more expensive than travelers realize
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-LPL Financial Research: Early keys to 2026
-Radio Worcester honored with Community Impact Award by Better Business Bureau
>SHOPPING: GameStop unveils Trade Anything Day. When is it and what is it?
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Doctor's perspective on making GLP-1s more affordable (2:00)
>FOOD: Listeria recall: Ready-to-eat pastas linked to 6 deaths
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 5 of "Stranger Things" (2:55)
>MOVIES: "Moana" live-action trailer stars Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Laga'aia
>CELEBRITY: GQ Men of the Year red carpet: Sydney Sweeney, Hailey Bieber and more
-L.A. County Sheriff investigating new sexual battery claim against Sean "Diddy" Combs
>ANIMALS: Dog follows woman on a hike and ends up being her soul dog (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: At 100, WWII veteran still inspires gratitude in his community
-Meanwhile, filmmaker declares existence of U.F.O.s "no longer a question" — as doc probes 80 years of secrets
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